The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-23

INV tho J"i" ava WV i' P"'N -
ing them.
CATTLE fEEpING.
Each season certain questions arise
to the thinking farmer in regard to
feeding his horses and cattle, aud IL he
settles them in his mind to his satisfac-
ton in one season. he is apt to lind
himself in doubt before the close OF an
other season, as some slight change in
conditions produces IN unexpected
change in result. Perhaps few facts
can be considered as definitely ettled
or so nearly So that practical feeders
are agreed upon them. Whether for
working Or driving horses. COWS in
mix or growing stock, II is more pro-
ftablc to give some grain with the
coarse fodder than to feed upon hay
alone, even when the hay is OF tho best
quality or straw, corn fodder or ensil-
age is substituted for it wholly or IN
part, there must be an increase in the
amount of grain given. as IL must be
richer in certain elements that are de-
ficient in the coarse fodder, that is, the
fat forming elements. There is very
general idea that these elements abound
in cotton-seed meal, olcake and corn
meal that oats and wheat bran are
better adapted to producing muscle
and bone than fat meat or rich cream
So much we think we know, but how
much of these grains may be fed pro-
iitably and without danger to tho
health of the animal, how we shall
vary them for different animals, or how
to mix them TO form perfect food Tor
all or for one animal. we know not
There are too many varying conditions
for any one to prescribe formula for
all. 1t needs watchful eye to note the
results of any changes.
RULES FOR FEEDING FARM STOCK
The rules for successful feeding OF
stock of all kinds, and for keeping
them in good health, are few ana SIM
pie enough, yet it needs some jndg-
ment and experience TO follow them or
to know when they are being observed
faithfully.
First. and most important, should be
the giving of food at regular hours
The first meal OF the day should be
early enough to prevent the animals
from waiting long for il after they are
stirring in the morning, which is usual
" as soon as it is light enough to see
distinctly in Winter, and at sunrise IN
Summer. The last meal OF the day
should not be given after dark. The
practice of going out TO give last
feeding just before going to bed is Il
questionable one. and q good feeder
would not call up his cattle to feed
them after they have lain down for The
night. any more than he would treat
his children in that way During
short days of Winter two hearty meals
at regular hours is often better than
three meals, or the noon meal should
be made light one, and its amount
may be increased as the time extends
between it and the others.
Second rule-Always give enough
and never overfeed. Hero Judgment is
needed and watchfuness. If there are
any indications OF failure to eat the
amount given, promptly remove all
that is left, and make the next feeding
less liberal. If there is much uneasi-
ness and desire for more manifested
after eating the amont given, do not
give more then, to encourage the habit
of looking for Il supplementary fodder
ing. but be more beral the next time.
Third rule-Watch The effects OF the
food carefully, both in condition OF the
animals, and in the character of its
excrement. and vary the food in kind
rather than amount if anything seems
wrong A few roots or change in
feed may prevent the necessity of en-
ploying veterinary surgeon
Fourth rule-Remembe the cold,
frosty mornings are more stimulating
10 the appetite than warm. foggy ones.
and the coarse fodder which might be
rejected at one time would be eagerly
eaten in q colder day
Fifth rule-Afler the animals have
eaten enough, clean out the feeding
troughs. Do not keep either good
food or oats constantly before them.
These rules are applicable TO boil
horses and horned cattle, and their OBJ
servance will result in sleek-lookins